Saab 340B

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SDR MALA030367Generator · failedDURING FLIGHT NR 2984, LEFT DC GEN ILLUMINATED WOULD NOT RESET. QRH COMPLETED ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS NORMAL. AIR RETURN TO MEM. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT DC GEN PN 23080-031 SN/ON 97379 SN/OFF 3974 OPS CHECKS GOOD. IAW JC 243103.Aug 2, 2003 · N421XJ · Saab 340B · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR MALA030366Transceiver · faultyDURING FLIGHT NR 3252 WEATHER RADAR WOULD NOT PAINT KNOWN WEATHER. AIR RETURN TO MEM. MAINTENANCE SET SECTOR KNOB TO RADAR RANGE AND PERFORMED WEATHER RADAR CONTROL PANEL OPS CHECK. IAW SF340 AMM 34-42-00-2 CND DISC. OK FOR SERVICE. REPLACED WX RADAR R/T WXAug 2, 2003 · N410XJ · Saab 340B · Weather Radar SystemSDR SIMA200322305Skin · dentedABI - AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED HAIL DAMAGE THAT NECESSIATED THE APPLICATION OF A REPAIR DOUBLER TO THE UPPER FUSELAGE SKIN 2.1 INCHES AFT OF FRAME STATION 560 AND BETWEEN STRINGERS 1503 AND 1504. REMOVED DENT BY CREATING A CUTOUT. FABRICATED A DOUBLER FOR REPAIR. Aug 1, 2003 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR SIMA200321605Circuit Breaker · trippedDFW - FLT 3311 - DURING DESCENT, THE CREW REPORTED THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND, CREW FOUND CB F7 POPPED. F7 WAS RESET AND LANDING GEAR THEN EXTENED NORMAL. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. AN OPERATIONAL CHECK AS COMPLIED WITH, NO DEFECTS Aug 1, 2003 · N330AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA030365B-Nut · looseDURING APPROACH ON FLIGHT NR 3268, ON SHORT FINAL WITH GEAR AND FLAPS DOWN, HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WENT AROUND BUT GEAR AND FLAPS REMAINED DOWN. HYDRAULIC QUANTITY AND MAIN PRESSURE INDICATED ZERO. LOST HYDRAULIC AND PRESSURE. GEAR WAS SELECTAug 1, 2003 · N366PX · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA030363Transducer · leakingDURING FLIGHT CREW NOTED LT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CONTINUALLY DROPPING INFLIGHT. RED WARNING LIGHT WAS ON. SHUTDOWN ENGINE AND DIVERTED TO SDF. MAINTENANCE FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM LT ENGINE TRANSDUCER REFER TO 409 NR 181832 FOR DETAIL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RTJul 31, 2003 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Engine Oil PressureSDR MALA030362Frame · corrodedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, UPPER FLANGE ON BOTTOM FUSELAGE FRAME STA 294 HAS CORROSION RBL 30.5 MAINTENANCE REPAIRED DAMAGE IAW EO NR $53108. REFER TO 409 NR 192516 FOR DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 7/31/03.Jul 30, 2003 · N437XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA030350Hose · brokenDURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF FLIGHT NR 2994, PAX O2 BOTTLE HOSE BROKEN. MAINTENANCE CUT END AND REATTACHED TO O2 BOTTLE.Jul 29, 2003 · N402XJ · Saab 340B · Passenger Oxygen SystemSDR SIMA200320810Power Supply · dischargedSJT - FLT 3676 - CREW REPORTED THE EXIT LIGHTS ADJACENT TO OVERWING EMERGENCY EXITS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED DURING TEST. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY UNIT 23LN IAW SAAB MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. Jul 26, 2003 · N370AM · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA030352Warning System · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF ON FLIGHT NR 3153, CARGO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWED QRH, RETURNED TO MEM. PILOT REPORTED SMALL SPIKES IN PRESSURIZATION DIFFERENTIAL. AIR RETURN TO MEM. MAINTENANCE RAN A/C ON GROUND, PERFORMED MANUAL PRESSURIZATION CHECKS, NO SPIKESJul 26, 2003 · N436XJ · Saab 340B · Door Warning SystemSDR MALA030351Smoke Detector · malfunctionedDURING TAKEOFF ON FLIGHT NR 3342, AVIONIC SMOKE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ABORTED TAKEOFF. AVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF, PERFORMED HIGH SPEED ABORT AND USED MAX BRAKING. MECHANIC SIGN OFF: PERFORMED REJECTED TAKEOFF INSPECTION IAW SAAB AMM Jul 25, 2003 · N402XJ · Saab 340B · Fire DetectionSDR MALA030349Engine · malfunctionedINFLIGHT ON 2726, CREW REPORTED LT ENGINE CWP OIL PSI WENT TO 30 PSI. LIGHT ILLUMINATED. OBSERVED OIL PRESSURE (LT ENGINE ZERO, BELOW 30 PSI). RAN QRH- SHUTDOWN LT ENGINE. REST OF FLIGHT UNEVENTFUL/NO UNUSUAL ENGINE OPERATION ISSUES OBSERVED. MAINTENANCE Jul 24, 2003 · N451XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA200320807Skin · dentedABI - AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED HAIL DAMAGE THAT NECESSITATED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER SKIN. REMOVED DAMAGED UPPER SKIN. INSTALLED NEW SKIN IAW SAAB 340 SRM, 72LKS 3079, REV 41, 51-40-22, 23, 40, 51-20-40, 41-43. (M)Jul 22, 2003 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR SIMA200320803Skin · dentedABI - AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED HAIL DAMAGE THAT NECCESSITATED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER SKIN. REMOVED DAMAGED SKIN AND INSTALLED NEW SKIN IAW SAAB 340 SRM, 72LKS 3079, REV 41, 51-40-21, 22, 23, 40, 51-20-40, 41, 43. (M)Jul 22, 2003 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR CX7A194J0352Control Unit · malfunctionedERRATIC RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS AS WELL AS ENG PSI FLUCTUATIONS. RAN ERRATIC ENGINE CHECKLIST, ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND OEI OPERATION.Jul 13, 2003 · N307CE · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR MALA030336Bolt · brokenRT SEPARATION BOLT (ON MAIN LANDING GEAR) BROKE. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED WIRING AT CONNECTOR GB602-20 AND WIRE GB604-20 IAW SAAB WM 20-20-35. REFER LOG PAGE 177372 FOR DETAIL.Jul 12, 2003 · N366PX · Saab 340B · FastenersSDR MALA030338Wire · brokenDURING FLIGHT 3096, LT PROP OIL PRESSURE PEGGED AT 200 PSI. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BROKEN GROUND WIRE AT 15 EDP1. OPS CHECK GOOD LT PROP OIL PRESSURE. REFER TO LOG PG 109053 FOR DETAIL.Jul 11, 2003 · N434XJ · Saab 340B · Engine Oil System WiringSDR MALA030331Module · failedDURING FLIGHT 3396, LT INTAKE HEAT INOP. LEFT ENGINE INTAKE WARNING LIGHT ON C/B POPPED. RESET TWO TIMES. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT DE-ICE MODULE IAW SF340 AMM CHAPTER 30 SN/ON A00201, SN/OFF A00221 PN/ON & OFF 44730-501. PERFJul 5, 2003 · N451XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA030328Seat Track · corrodedLEFT CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK LBL 18.3 FROM STA 297-319 HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED SPLICE REPAIR IAW EO S53060. REF 409 NR 192030 FOR FURTHER DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 7/6/03.Jul 3, 2003 · N436XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR MALA030330Indicator · failedDURING FLIGHT 3056, CREW REPORTED LT ITT GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING. INFLIGHT LEFT ITT GAUGE WENT TO ZERO FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES. RETURNED TO NORMAL READING ON ITS OWN. ALL OTHER LEFT ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL ENTIRE TIME. AIR RETURN TO MEM. MAINTENAJul 3, 2003 · N437XJ · Saab 340B · Engine Temperature Indicating SystemSDR CX7A194J0351Door · unsecureRIGHT O/B ENGINE COWL WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED.Jul 2, 2003 · N311CE · Saab 340B · DoorsSDR MALA030327Skin · dentedRIGHT FUSELAGE TAIL CONE UPPER SKIN HAS .070 INCH DENT STA 804.75, 1.5 INCH IN DIAMETER, 12.5 INCHES ABOVE WL113.8. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED DAMAGE DENT IAW EO S53165. REF TO 409 NR 192042 FOR FURTHER DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 7/6/03.Jul 2, 2003 · N436XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CX7A194J0350Sign · odorF/A REPORTED ELECTRICAL SMOKE ODOR FROM EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN IN ROW 8CJul 1, 2003 · N311CE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA200319703Skin · dentedABI - AIRCRAFT ARRIVED FOR REPAIR OF HAIL DAMAGE AT STRINGER 420.9 AND STATION 425.5 ABOVE STRINGER 1501. RECONTOURED DENTS AND PERFORMED A EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION. FABRICATED A REPAIR DOUBLER, REPAIR DONE IAW SAAB 340 REPAIR STATEMENT 340SDS005555 PARA 8, 3Jun 27, 2003 · N340RC · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR SIMA200318101Power Supply · dischargedILE - FLT 3594 - CREW REPORTED THE FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO DFW FOR REPAIRS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY IAW SAAB MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. Jun 27, 2003 · N901AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA030325Structure · damagedA/C WEATHER-VANED DUE TO HIGH WINDS CAUSING SHEETMETAL DAMAGE BETWEEN STA 622-677. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN STA 622-668. ALSO COMPLETED REPAIR BETWEEN STA 668-710, BETWEEN SL1524- SL1624. ALL WORK PERFORMED IAW EO S53164. REFER TO LOG SHEJun 25, 2003 · N430XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SIMA200317601Battery Pack · dischargedDFW - FLT 3491 - CREW REPORTED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE POWER PACKS AND RECHARGED ON THE BENCH. POWER PACKS WERE REINSTALLED AND AN OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS COMPLIED WITH AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 24, 2003 · N263AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA030321Indicator · failedAFTER TAKEOFF OF FLIGHT 3237, RIGHT HAND PROP RPM INDICATOR FAILED. AIR RETURN TO ABR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED PROP SPEED INDICATOR P/N 10223N01R00, SN/OFF B604, SN/ON 9703632. IAW SAAB AMM 61-40-05-2, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 23, 2003 · N415XJ · Saab 340B · Propeller Indication SystemSDR MALA030320Smoke Detector · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT 2703, AVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INFLIGHT. DECLARED EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR P/N ON/OFF 72-111211-000, SN/OFF A5276, SN/ON B5550. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE DOOR. ALL CHECKS GOOD SEE 409 NR 167819 FJun 22, 2003 · N444XJ · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA030318Spar · crackedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, LT FLAP REAR SPAR CRACKED AT WS 142. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIR IN REAR SPAR AT WS 142 IAW EO 57007. A/C RELEASE DATE 6/19/03. REF TO 409 NR 179691 FOR DETAIL.Jun 18, 2003 · N365PX · Saab 340B · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA030317Spar · crackedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, RT FLAP REAR SPAR CRACKED AT WS 142. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIR ON REAR SPAR IAW EO S57007. REF NR 179683 FOR INFORMATION. A/C RELEASE DATE IS 6/19/03.Jun 17, 2003 · N365PX · Saab 340B · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CX7A194J0349Detector · overheatedLT TAILPIPE HOT CWP ON.Jun 15, 2003 · N307CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA030316Ice Shield · dentedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, DENT FOUND UNDER RT ICE SHIELD FWD OF STA 319, BETWEEN SL1618 AND SL1620. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED DOUBLER REPAIR IAW EO NR 53005. REF TO 409 NR 179654 FOR DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 6/19/03.Jun 14, 2003 · N365PX · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA030313Generator · failedOUTBOUND ON FLIGHT 3273 RIGHT DC GEN FELL OFF LINE. RAN QRH COULD NOT RESET, BUS TIE LIGHT ON, NO C/B POPPED. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT DC GEN IAW JOB CARD 243103 SEE CONT ADN 409S 071301 P/N ON/OFF 23080-031, SN/OFF 99951, SN/ON 99294. Jun 14, 2003 · N406XJ · Saab 340B · DC Generating SystemSDR MALA030315Skin · dentedDURING 4K CHECK IN CWA, RT FUSELAGE CABIN SKIN HAS .039 INCH DEEP DENT, 1.25 INCH AT STA 340.5, 2.5 INCH BELOW SL 1615. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED RT CABIN SKIN DENT IAW EO S53009. A/C RELEASE DATE 6/19/03. REF 409 NR 179659 FOR DETAIL.Jun 13, 2003 · N365PX · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA030312Display · failedDURING FLIGHT 3056 LT EFIS TUBE WENT BLANK AFTER TAKEOFF. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT LOWER EHSI SCREEN P/N 622-6342-022, SN/OFF 5287, SN/ON 3061, PER SAAB AMM 34-24-15-4. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 13, 2003 · N447XJ · Saab 340B · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR SIMA200316403Acm · inoperativeAFTER TAKEOFF, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMELL OF SMOKE COMING FROM CABIN ENTS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LAX. DECLARED EMERGENCY FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT AIR CYCLE MACHINE IAW SAAB MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK Jun 12, 2003 · N341SB · Saab 340B · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SIMA200316401Engine · inoperativeAT 11,000 RT ENGINE MADE A LOUD BANG. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AS OIL PRESSURE DROPPED. ITT EXCEEDED 1200C AND INCREASING RAPIDLY, ENGINE SHUT DOWN PERFORMED. SUP-MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE IAW WORK CARD. OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKJun 11, 2003 · N329AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA030296Valve · failedDURING FLIGHT 3529, RT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED QRH WAS PERFORMED LIGHT STAYED ON. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ANTI-ICE BLEED START VALVE IAW GE 75-00-00. PERFORMED OPS TEST GOOD IAW GE MM 72-00-00 TEST PARA G P/N 6068T56P01, SJun 8, 2003 · N434XJ · Saab 340B · Ice/Rain Protection SystemSDR MALA030295Controller · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT 3259, WEATHER RADAR CANNOT PAINT. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED WX RADAR RT PN/ON/OFF 622-7337-001, SN/ON 1547, SN/OFF 1042. ALL CHECKS GOOD IAW SF 340 MM CHAP 34.Jun 8, 2003 · N411XJ · Saab 340B · Weather Radar SystemSDR MALA030292Accumulator · leakingEN ROUTE MSP-ATW HYDRAULIC CAUTION ON CWP CAME ON. QUANTITY IS NORMAL MAIN PRESSURE NORMAL. EMERGENCY PRESSURE WAS LOW. OB/IB BRAKE PRESSURE NORMAL. CYCLED HYDRAULIC SWITCH TO OVERRIDE PUMPED UP BOTH MAIN AND EMERGENCY, BUT EMERGENCY STARTED SLOW LEAK DOWNJun 6, 2003 · N451XJ · Saab 340B · Hydraulic Power Accumulator, MainSDR CX7A194J0348Detector · malfunctionedLEFT TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT SHORTLY AFTER V1. LIGHT WENT OUT A FEW MINUTES AFTER POWER REDUCTION.Jun 6, 2003 · N302CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA030291Compressor · odorSUPPLEMENTAL A/C PRODUCING ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR IN A/C. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPLEMENTAL A/C COMPRESSOR MOTOR P/N 1134104-1, SN/ON 1031, SN/OFF 822. REMOVED AND REPLACED DRIVE BELT P/N 232L100, OPS CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME. MXC NOTIFIED REMOJun 5, 2003 · N427XJ · Saab 340B · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR MALA030300Power Supply · inoperativeWHILE TRYING TO COMPLETE OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM TASK CARD 335003 LIGHTS 32LN AND 33LN WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY 21LN, P/N 3301-51, SN/OFF 2180, SN/ON 2206 IAW SF340 AMM 33-50-10.Jun 5, 2003 · N446XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA030307Skin · dentedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, RT FUSELAGE DENT AT STA 318. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIR IAW EO 53159. REF 409 NR 179562 FOR DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 6/6/03.Jun 4, 2003 · N422XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA030305Skin · dentedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, LT FUSELAGE HAS SEVERAL DENTS BETWEEN STA 352-363. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED DENTS WITH DOUBLER/TRIPLER IAW EO 53009. REF 409 NR 179479 FOR DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 6/6/03.Jun 3, 2003 · N422XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA030306Structure · dentedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, LT FUSELAGE HAS DENTS UNDER ICE SHIELD AT STA 341 ABOVE FUSELAGE REINFORCEMENT. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED TRIPLER/DOUBLER REPAIR IAW EO 53009. REF 409 NR 179480 FOR DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 6/6/03.Jun 3, 2003 · N422XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CX7A194J0347Detector · malfunctionedLT TAIL PIPE HOT ILLUMINATED DURING T/O EXECUTED CHECKLIST. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. RETURN TO AIRPORTJun 2, 2003 · N302CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA030304Seat Track · corrodedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, LT CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SEAT TRACK SECTION LBL 18/3 STA 297-352 IAW EO S53060. REF 409 NR 179529 FOR DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 6/6/03.Jun 1, 2003 · N422XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR MALA030303Seat Track · corrodedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SEAT TRACK BL 0 STA 294-329. REF 409 NR 179528 FOR DETAIL. A/C RELEASE DATE 6/6/03.Jun 1, 2003 · N422XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
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